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Breakaway
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the act of breaking away or withdrawing from
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(hockey) relating to a situation in ice hockey where a player has a clear path to the opponent's goal without any defenders
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a group of cyclists who have separated from the main peloton in a race
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(boxing) quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space
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(rugby) a player who breaks away from the opposing team's defense, often with the ball
breakaway
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having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
Example
The forward narrowly avoided a breakaway when the defender attempted to hook him from behind.
Fans cheered as the player skated through center ice on a breakaway.
